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Software & AI Engineering Scholarship for African Women
Become a Groundbreaker Talent
Applications for our January 2027 cohort are now closed. Stay tuned for updates on the next application round.
Launch your tech career through our fully funded, residential training program in Bukerere, Uganda.
Groundbreaker Talents offers full-time scholarships in Software & AI Engineering for ambitious young African women aged 18–30 from financially constrained backgrounds.
Talents live and learn together on campus, gaining industry-aligned tech training, mentorship from global tech professionals, and career support designed to prepare them for entry-level roles in the digital economy. No previous coding experience is required — only the commitment to live on campus for a full year, and the drive to build a career in tech.
Graduates leave with practical skills and real project experience into their first jobs in the tech industry.
Women aged 18–30
Ugandan resident or refugee ID
No tech experience needed
The application process is entirely free of charge. See the FAQs below for more information.
Questions? 0784462913 | talents@groundbreaker.org
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Software & AI Engineering Scholarship for African Women
Become a Groundbreaker Talent!
Launch your tech career through our fully funded, residential training program in Bukerere, Uganda.
Groundbreaker Talents offers full-time scholarships in Software & AI Engineering for ambitious young African women aged 18–30 from financially constrained backgrounds.
Talents live and learn together on campus, gaining industry-aligned tech training, mentorship from global tech professionals, and career support designed to prepare them for entry-level roles in the digital economy. No previous coding experience is required — only the commitment to live on campus for a full year, and the drive to build a career in tech.
Graduates leave with practical skills and real project experience into their first jobs in the tech industry.
Women aged 18–30
Ugandan resident or refugee ID
No tech experience needed
The application process is entirely free of charge
Questions? 0784462913 | talents@groundbreaker.org
153
Talents trained
since 2023
since 2023
98%
Employed within
3 months
3 months
22×
Average income
increase
increase
93%
Graduation rate
19%
Employed in international
companies
companies
Who Can Apply?
What’s Included
The scholarship covers everything, so you can focus on one thing: becoming a software and AI engineer.
Full tech training (software & AI)
Personal laptop and internet access
For training and future work
Accommodation & meals
On our NGO campus in Bukerere
Mentorship
1:1 virtual sessions with global mentors
Job placement & career support
We're strongly committed to every graduate finding a job after program completion.
Basic healthcare
Medical care and mental health support
Application Process
1
Online Application
Complete the form, upload your documents, and submit a 2–3 minute motivation video.
Tip: Compress large files before uploading to avoid submission issues.2
Phone Interview
Shortlisted applicants will receive an SMS invitation for a phone interview.
3
In-Person Interview
Selected applicants will be invited to campus for a face-to-face interview with the Groundbreaker team.
4
Final Decision
All applicants will be notified of their application result via SMS or email.
5
Onboarding
Successful applicants will receive onboarding details and preparation guidance before the program starts.
Cohort 7 – Closed
Applications closed
Cohort 7 applications are now closed — thank you to everyone who applied. Our next cycle, Cohort 8, begins training in 2028, with applications opening in the second half of 2027.
Questions? 0784462913 | talents@groundbreaker.org
Alumni Stories
They started where you are.
The journey wasn't easy, but today, I'm a software engineer.
What means the most to me: with my salary I can now support my family and help my siblings stay in school.
I arrived on campus knowing almost nothing about tech and left as a confident, professional Techie. Today, I proudly work as a Software Engineer at the National Renewable Energy Platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Signing up just means we'll message you when applications open. The actual application happens later.
We haven't announced the exact date yet. Sign up and you'll be among the first to know.
Yes, the application process is free of charge. If you are ever asked to pay, contact us immediately.
The certificate program is 12 months, full-time and residential at our campus in Bukerere, Uganda.
No. A personal laptop is provided as part of the scholarship.
Yes — no tech experience is required. We start from zero. Curiosity and drive are what we look for.
Yes. Our program is open to Ugandan residents including refugees residing in Uganda.
Yes. Groundbreaker Talents is a non-profit organisation, and the program is funded through partners and supporters who invest in access to tech education for young African women.
The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, meals, technical equipment, mentorship, and career support throughout the program.
Accepted Talents are only asked to contribute a small commitment fee before joining the program. This helps confirm participation and commitment to the full-time residential training experience.
Accepted Talents contribute a one-time, non-refundable commitment fee of 200,000 UGX. This helps ensure that applicants who accept a place in the program are fully committed to participating in the full-time residential experience and secures their place in the cohort.
The fee can be paid in full or in installments, either via bank transfer or in cash at the campus against receipt. Payment is due before or on the first reporting day.
We provide job placement and ongoing career support. 98% of graduates are employed within 3 months. We also have an active alumni community.
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